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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,716.50 and 804,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,716.50 and 804,446 is: 1,736,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,716.50 : 804,446 = 804,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,716.50/804,446 = 804,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,716.50x = 804,446 × 804,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,716.50x = 647,133,366,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,133,366,916/372,716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736,261.65

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